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What is the role of duplex in vascular injury assessment?
What is the role of duplex in vascular injury assessment?
- To monitor vascular injury progression
- To guide surgical intervention in vascular trauma
- To screen for vascular injury and detect intimal tears (correct)
- To provide definitive diagnosis of vascular injury
Where is angiography best performed in traumatic injury settings?
Where is angiography best performed in traumatic injury settings?
- In the radiology department
- In the operating room (correct)
- In the ICU
- In the emergency department
What is the goal of haemorrhage control prior to surgery?
What is the goal of haemorrhage control prior to surgery?
- To dislodge any clot that has already formed
- To maintain systolic blood pressure at a level suitable for brain perfusion (correct)
- To raise blood pressure to increase haemorrhage
- To administer fluids aggressively
What is the role of angioplasty balloon catheter in haemorrhage control?
What is the role of angioplasty balloon catheter in haemorrhage control?
What is the priority in volume resuscitation after haemorrhage control?
What is the priority in volume resuscitation after haemorrhage control?
What is the goal of manual compression in haemorrhage control?
What is the goal of manual compression in haemorrhage control?
What is the primary goal of administering warmed fluids-crystalloid, blood or clotting factors in vascular trauma patients?
What is the primary goal of administering warmed fluids-crystalloid, blood or clotting factors in vascular trauma patients?
What is the most significant complication of ligation of the external iliac artery, common femoral or superficial femoral?
What is the most significant complication of ligation of the external iliac artery, common femoral or superficial femoral?
What is the typical pressure range in a compartment?
What is the typical pressure range in a compartment?
What is the primary mechanism of compartment syndrome?
What is the primary mechanism of compartment syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of vascular trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of vascular trauma?
What is the primary indication for thrombectomy in vascular trauma?
What is the primary indication for thrombectomy in vascular trauma?
What is the recommended positioning for the foot in patients with vascular injury to prevent contracture?
What is the recommended positioning for the foot in patients with vascular injury to prevent contracture?
What is the typical timeframe for closing an incision for fasciotomy?
What is the typical timeframe for closing an incision for fasciotomy?
What is the primary concern in managing patients with popliteal artery injury?
What is the primary concern in managing patients with popliteal artery injury?
What imaging modality is typically used to diagnose vascular injury?
What imaging modality is typically used to diagnose vascular injury?
What is the treatment of choice for a transected popliteal artery?
What is the treatment of choice for a transected popliteal artery?
What is the typical source of the interposition graft used to repair the popliteal artery?
What is the typical source of the interposition graft used to repair the popliteal artery?
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